Your Story, Our Spotlight

<span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">For&nbsp;Keith McGowan, known throughout Central New Jersey as Outboard Dad, the rhythmic churn of an engine and the saltwater spray along the Jersey shore aren&rsquo;t merely hobbies&mdash;they&rsquo;re woven into the fabric of his life. A few years ago, while preparing for another run along the coastline, Keith noticed a ritual he had shared with his father for decades. Before launching, he would call to say where he was headed. On the way home, he would call again.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">His dad never asked about the fish.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">His standard question was always the same:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><i><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">&ldquo;How&rsquo;d the boat run?&rdquo;</span></span></span></i></b></span></span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">It was more than curiosity. It reflected something Keith understood deeply: the heart of every adventure on the water is the boat itself&mdash;how it performs, how it carries you, and how well you&rsquo;ve taken care of it.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /> &nbsp;

<span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Aptos Display&quot;,sans-serif"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">Jennifer Parramore is a native Floridian. Born and raised in Panama City Beach, Florida, her life on the water began at a very young age. Today, it&rsquo;s a life she chooses every day - and a life that delivers soulful moments that underscore why she made the decision to also make a living on the water.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /> &nbsp;

<span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">Retired law enforcement officer Bret Burchetta is an outdoorsman. He hunts, practices falconry and any time he has the chance, he goes fishing. A resident of Dutchess County, New York, he now runs his own business right in the middle of the Hudson River Valley and his schedule allows him to plan trips around one of his favorites &ndash; fishing excursions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /> &nbsp;

<span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="letter-spacing:.1pt">Chris Cokinos is a self-taught man in every sense of the word. A jack-of-all-trades, he built his life around an early childhood passion for fishing and boating. He&rsquo;s a commercial fishmen, a cranberry grower, and a successful marine repair business owner. Always on the go, one thing remains a central piece of Chris&rsquo; life &ndash; his love for the water.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br /> &nbsp;

Mark Hotze

Mark Hotze, a charter captain based out of Destin, Florida, never thought he would be where he is today &ndash; but he knew he would always look for adventure in his life.

Scott Overholt

Scott Overholt, a loyal Yamaha customer who splits his time between Knoxville, Tennessee and Sanibel Island, Florida, grew up on the water with Yamaha power on the back of his boats.

Josh Barr

My love for fishing started very early. I grew up on a property that had three ponds, all of them built by my grandpa.&nbsp;

Byron Shults

Byron Shults, charter captain and founder of&nbsp;<a href="http://goingbogueoutdoors.com/">Going Bogue Outdoors</a>, is an old soul with a curious spirit. Born in Durham, N.C., he spent the early years of his childhood on freshwater in various boats owned by his family, from power cruisers to sailboats.

Sheldon Loupe

<i>Sheldon Loupe builds a tiny cabin on a Yamaha-powered pontoon and casts off into retirement</i>

Scott Meyers

Many boaters like to ease into a raft-up or drop a hook at the sandbar. Others&hellip; well, others crave adventure. A select few need adventure with an exclamation point.